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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home. Sean Grayson, who is white, was convicted in October of second-degree murder in a police brutality case [...]

EDWARDSVILLE – Felony and misdemeanor charges have been filed against the latest St. Louis woman accused of burglary in Edwardsville. Brittney L. Sawyer, 31, of St. Louis, was charged on Jan. 21, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of burglary and a Class A misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property. Sawyer allegedly knowingly and without legal authority entered the Schnucks location at 2222 Troy Road in Edwardsville while the building was not open to the public for business with th

ALTON – Local businesses in Alton have launched a food drive to restock the Salvation Army’s food pantry, running from Feb. 9 to Feb. 20, 2026. Donations can be dropped off at participating locations, including Freer Auto Body, Arrow Signs and Outdoor Advertising, the Alton Memorial Hospital gift shop, Carrollton Bank’s Alton branch, Evergreen Senior Living, Persnickety by Jen Farley, Simmons Hanly Conroy, and Nicki G’s Catering. Gloria Vaughn of the Salvation Army emphasize

Longtime St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will rejoin the organization this season as a "special assistant" to the President of Baseball Operations.

Yes has released another track off their upcoming super-deluxe reissue of 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans.The latest is the 2026 remastered single edit of the song “Ritual (Nous Sommes du…

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This winter, warm up at The Lodge, Eckert’s newest pop-up bar inspired by snowy escapes, winter sports and fireside gatherings with the people who make you feel at home. Guests […]

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From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: A bill approving a development agreement that included tax incentives with the proposed Playfield Commons sports complex was passed 7-2 vote by the O’Fallon City Council when it was brought back for reconsideration on Jan. 22. Council member Linda Ragsdale (Ward 5) motioned for the reconsideration after speaking with the developer, […]

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In this episode of The Pulse of St. Louis on Fox 2, award-winning journalist Shirley Washington hosts a wide-ranging conversation with UMSL Chancellor Dr. Kristin Sobolik. The Pulse of St. Louis is a long-running local talk show that highlights issues, leaders, and stories shaping the St. Louis region, tackling topics from education and business to […]

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A reverend and church official from Springfield, Illinois, appeared in federal court Thursday after being arrested for filming underage children.

SULLIVAN, Mo. — A helicopter carrying four people crashed into powerlines and plunged into the Meramec River near Meramec State Park Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2026, officials said. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2026, while a group of state park team members and the pilot were conducting an ecological survey of the area, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. All four occupants — the pilot and three passengers — were rescued from the river

From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Labor leaders are applauding a new Jefferson County responsible bidder ordinance that would establish objective criteria and verifiable standards for contractors bidding on public infrastructure projects. In a nutshell, county staff would recommend the most responsible bidder with the highest tabulated score. This score is calculated with standard criteria […]

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The revised timeline ensures the plan is accurate and sustainable for both the workforce and taxpayers.

We always knew the narrative was false. The administration’s insistence that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) was somehow an international menace always rang hollow — just another way to disappear brown people into an El Salvadoran torture prison. For months, it’s been clear the intelligence doesn’t back the claims made by the deliberately stupid […]

From Fortune: Growing up in Concord, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte, Jacob Palmer was a classic academic achiever. “I was a good student,” he said in an interview with Fortune. “In high school, I participated in all types of extracurriculars, student leadership, I did a lot of public speaking. I had all sorts of friends.” But […]

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ALTON - The Wedge Innovation Center, powered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is excited to host a compelling conversation on entrepreneurship, innovation and brand-building which is told through one of history’s most unexpected success stories. Joan Fernandez who is a former Edward Jones General Partner and senior marketing executive will speak at The Wedge in a featured presentation titled “The Van Gogh Entrepreneur: Building a Billion-Dollar Legacy from Nothing.”

GLEN CARBON – Major changes are coming to the Glen Carbon Police Department building. On Jan. 27, 2026, trustees unanimously approved a resolution accepting a $2,103,456 budget proposal from FGM Architects for the Glen Carbon Police Department renovation project. Police Chief Todd Link said this project has “been in the process for seven or eight years now” and aims to make the most efficient use of existing space as department staff is expected to continue growing. “Our

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From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) has been awarded a $27,500 grant from First 10 Forward (F10F) for its leadership in advancing opportunities for women to enter and succeed in the construction and building trades across the greater St. Louis area. F10F is a New Jersey non-profit organization whose mission […]

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From West Newsmagazine: St. Louis County Library (SLCL) will begin construction on the new Chesterfield branch starting in February. The current Samuel C. Sachs Branch will close to the public Jan. 31. With approximately 5,000 more square feet, the new library will have a footprint of 20,700 square feet. It will be located at the […]

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